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Why? Lyrics by Nicol Williamson

Rex (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

1976

A little boy sits on his father's lap
And his eyes shine more and more
As his father tells him what it was like
When the Roses were at war
All England was in turmoil then
For bad King Richard reigned
And the people rose against him
For God had so ordained

And the little boy's father led them
And his forces won the day
Kind Richard died in battle
But his crown had rolled away
And they searched the field of battle
Until the crown was found
They found it on a hawthorn branch
And a brand new king was crownеd

So the little boy grew as thе son of the king
And no one denied him anything
And he spent his days in mindless play
For he knew that his brother would reign one day
But when he was twelve, his brother died
And he was betrothed to his brother's bride
And six years later, the king was dead
And his son felt the weight of the crown on his head

And he married his brother's former bride
And he had four sons and all of them died
He divorced his wife and again he wed
And he had two sons, both born dead
And now he sits and wonders why
God raised his father up so high
Since Father was crowned the king, O Lord
Only fifty years have passed
Why make him a king, the first Tudor king
And make his son the last?
Why let it end with me, O Lord?
Is it all to end with me, O Lord?
Why, why, why?

About “Why?” by Nicol Williamson

Read the complete lyrics to "Why?" by Nicol Williamson from the album "Rex (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 1976. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Why?" is credited to Nicol Williamson. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Why?" appears on "Rex (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 1976.

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